How much do you know about effective brushing? Are you aware that your daily brushing and flossing are both essential aspects of your home preventive care? If so, you may find yourself wondering from time to time whether you’re making the most of your dental hygiene or if there’s a particular portion you could be performing with greater accuracy. After all, the better the care you provide for your smile, the easier it is to avoid problems like tooth decay and periodontal disease. Do yourself a favor – consider some helpful (and easy to incorporate) tips to make sure your brushing is all that it can be.
Brushing Tip #1: Know When To Use A Fresh Brush
Like any other cleansing process, if you’re using dirty materials, you’re not doing much to clean the target surface. Fortunately, there’s no major guesswork associated with knowing when to replace your toothbrush. Give your brush three months as a maximum limit – if it looks extremely worn or doesn’t seem to be doing the job it once did, you may replace it before the three months is up.
Brushing Tip #2: Know How Long To Brush
The good news is that this is simple: Brush your teeth for two minutes at a time (at least twice daily) for effective preventive care. Make this easy by timing yourself with a stopwatch or hourglass and you will find that you start to get a feel for how long the session should last.
Brushing Tip #3: Know Where To Brush
Brush every surface of each tooth, otherwise you’re not doing your best with your preventive care. Plaque is sticky and can hide in even the tiniest of crevices, so it is important to perform thorough brushing (even along your gumline) for effective results.
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